Monastic ritual text, contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for offences some of which are remembered and some of which are forgotten. A second copy in the bundle. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 8 inscribed folios.
Monastic ritual text specifying the probationer as monk Buddharakkhita. Contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for combined concealed and unconcealed offenses. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 9 inscribed folios.
Monastic ritual text specifying the probationer as monk Buddharakkhita. Contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for combined concealed and unconcealed offenses. A second copy in the bundle. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 9 inscribed folios.
Kammavācā fascicle containing two sections, namely, ticīvara (ff. ṅū - ṅe v) and sīmā kammavācā. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 5 inscribed folios.
Kammavācā fascicle containing seven sections, includes ticīvara (ṅaṃ - ṅāʺ r), sīmā (ṅāʺ r –cā r), thera (cā r – ci r), nāma (ci r – ci v), kappiyabhūmi (ci v), kuṭi (ci v – [cī] v), nissayamutta samuti kammavācā ([cī] v - cu). Kammavācās are monastic ritual texts recited on specific occasions, ...
Manuscripts kept at the Muṃ rveʺ Jetavanʻ kyoṅʻʺ monastery (pronounced Monywe Zetawun-kyaung) are what remains of a hugely important archive accumulated by successive abbots of this institution. At its prime, the collection featured an impressive corpus of Buddhist texts and works in Pāli and Sa...
Multiple-text manuscript containing documents related to monastic reform under King Mindon-min (r. 1853-1878). Extent and format of original material: 3 files. Physical characteristics: Palm leaf. Undecorated folios. Complete. Covers missing. Owner(s) of original material: (later) Ūʺ Thvanʻʺ.
A monastic response to a series of questions on the effects of donations to immoral monks. Identified in this copy as Sāsanavisodhana. Extent and format of original material: A part of the fascicle comprised of 11 (10 + ½) inscribed folios. Physical characteristics: F. ko repaired (stitched).
Royal order defining immoral practices for monks and prohibiting lay support to those monks who engage in immoral activities, promulgated on the tenth day of the waxing moon of Tabotwe, 1217 [March 15, 1856]. Extent and format of original material: A part of the fascicle comprised of 3 (2 + ½) ...